Seems a little noisy for ISO 800 and 1/200th on my monitor. I think I would crop it more square and lose one side or the other so the flowers are off center.

08-15-2013, 10:29 AM

D70FAN

Yup it is unusually noisy. Thought about the off center approach but left it centered for a little more drama. Looks particularly interesting printed 8 x 10. For some reason the D7000 does not like this Bougainvillea plant (sorry I called it a Hibiscus originally). Tried many times with different lenses and settings but the contrast seems to take its toll. Advice?

I actually posted this as the forum was getting a little quiet. :)

08-16-2013, 10:52 PM

Phill D

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Crocosmia I think

Here's a few I got recently. It's quite a large plant but I tried to focus on a small part of it to make it more dramatic.

The second, and third shots are excellent. Not sure what "critter" that is, but definitely adds to the shot.

08-17-2013, 06:45 PM

danwiz

The "critter" appears to be a Hoverfly. According to Wikipedia "Hoverflies, sometimes called flower flies or syrphid flies, make up the insect family Syrphidae. As their common name suggests, they are often seen hovering or nectaring at flowers; the adults of many species feed mainly on nectar and pollen, while the larvae (maggots) eat a wide range of foods. In some species, the larvae are saprotrophs, eating decaying plant and animal matter in the soil or in ponds and streams. In other species, the larvae are insectivores and prey on aphids, thrips, and other plant-sucking insects."

If you hold a fingertip out near a hoverfly it will often hover around your fingertip (possibly interested in the salt) and become like a pet for a moment or two!